In our article on the Benefits of a Group Tour  we set out the key advantages to help Fine Travel clients decide whether it is a style of travel that would suit them.  If a group tour appeals, Globus is one of the leading names in group tours so in this blog we address the question: Is a Globus tour right for me?

When planning a cruise holiday, once you've settled on an itinerary and a cruise line, choosing the right stateroom is an important decision - once you are onboard you are generally committed.  To assist with this process for the popular Viking Ocean Cruises, we summarise the highlights and inclusions for each stateroom type.

Each day at Fine Travel we are asked which airline offers the best Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe for a client's plans.  As August generally marks the start of the UK / Europe Earlybird season, and the announcement of 30 June financial results for major airlines such as Air New Zealand and Qantas, it is timely to also look at our top selling Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe for the 12 months to 30 June 2019.

Access to a Business Class lounge before a flight to the UK or Europe is one of the 5 Business Class Benefits we wrote about previously and is highly sought after.  As Qatar Airways doesn't have its own lounge at Auckland Airport, the Fine Travel team is frequently asked which lounge Business Class passengers can use.

For travellers from New Zealand looking for discounted airfares to the UK / Europe, including discounted Business Class airfares, the start of the Earlybird season is the ideal time to save more by booking your airfares in combination with a European River Cruise.

Fine Travel's Founder Paul Collins joined one of our specialist travel partners (a designer of bespoke itineraries in China) for a first hand experience of what can be prepared for clients looking to explore China, and follows his first article on Planning a Bespoke Itinerary to China. 

With an attractive price point, the option of a free 5 star stopover in Abu Dhabi and a reputation for luxury, Etihad Airways Business Class is popular with Fine Travel clients looking for discounted Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe.  The announcement of additional flights between Abu Dhabi and to London should improve connection times over Abu Dhabi.

If you're looking to make a UK / Europe itinerary even more special, experiencing the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is high on the list.  From overnight journeys to the longer Istanbul itineraries there is a scope to include this exceptional rail journey. 

For Fine Travel clients planning a comprehensive UK / Europe itinerary, the new Qatar Airways service between Doha and Lisbon is a welcome addition to the popular airline's network.

Although travel insurance is often considered before travelling overseas, the importance is ensuring your financial affairs are in order is often overlooked.  We asked Nigel Smith of Covisory Partners for his thoughts on best practice before you travel.